C++ Software Engineer - American Football (12 mo temp position)

Requisition Number: 184401

Position Title: Software Engineer II

External Description:

EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs, and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry-leading sports video games, including Madden NFL football, EA Sports FC soccer, NHL® hockey, and EA SPORTS UFC.

For this role we are looking for someone to help build out our core development team, specifically one of the back-end teams critical to shipping. We are looking for engineers who are strong at analyzing existing code bases and executing against designs. Bug fixing in existing features and tools and the addition of new, dev-only features will be the core of your experience.  

Our Software Engineers maintain a broad view of the game and engine systems and look for ways to improve performance, utility, and capabilities to our players and workflow enhancements to our development team.

We are a creative group and appreciate unique solutions to the complex technical problems you will face. We highly value those with the flexibility and patience to adjust to changing priorities. You will report to the Engineering Manager of the team.

This position will be hybrid/onsite in Orlando, FL.

 Your Responsibilities

• Merging code and data between multiple development lines.
• Maintaining stability of the product during development.
• Ensuring the product is stable in production.
• Debugging and fixing issues in the product or in the tools used to develop the product across a variety of domains.
• Communicating priorities with partner teams.
• Evaluating risk level of actions.
• Proposing, documenting, and implementing changes that will improve team processes.

 Your Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience
• Strong C++ proficiency including best practices and architectural considerations.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to quickly ramp up on an existing code base.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and then the ability to re-prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to communicate with people across all different development team ranks, disciplines, and skill sets.
• Familiarity with version control software.
• Familiarity with common development tools.
• Ability to learn and then teach what was learned.
• Must be available to work on-site out of our Orlando Studio.

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 36

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.